Meet your maker

Rating: 7/10 (16 August 2015)

so you hear the title "The Island" (2005) and what do you think of, Blue lagoon? Pirates ? Sandy beaches? try, "none of the Above" Spoiler Alerts ahead. The title is misleading. I know it was done on purpose, but I did not watch this in the theater because of my misconceptions about the titles implications. The movie was Directed by Michael Bay, and hosts seven writers. That in itself should tell you something. Michael Bay has a unique approach to movie making, when things get slow, blow something up. Michael of course hopes things never get dull. Here he takes a decent concept, and over kills it, with pointless chase scenes, unbelievable escapes, and noisy explosions.
Lincoln six, and Sarah Jordan, played by Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson are living a life of confusion. The first act of the movie introduces us to their strange world. Everyone dresses the same, emotions are forbidden, life is dull, and the only way out is to win a lottery that takes you to an Island of pleasure. Both leads are aware that their lives are being manipulated. This is the movies best part. A unusual discovery leads Lincoln to realize that there is a way out of his world. He takes his lady friend along. The movie reminded me of Logans Run, somewhat updated. When we learn the secret of Lincon and Sarah's existence, the movie takes a change in plotting. The two fugitives are hunted down, in a world of noisy EFX, and CGI battles. buckle your seat belt, because the movie never slows down.
The main issue that the movie brings to light, is the use of clones for replacement body parts. Humans are grown from choice genetic material, for the sole purpose of organ transplants, if that should become necessary. Here the clones are presented as childlike adults, with shared false memories. Again I may be making this sound better than it is. There is some good acting here, and interesting camera shots. The movie runs out of steam in the last act, and really has difficulty trying to find an ending. What we are left with, seems like an afterthought. rather pointless. Seven out of Ten "keep em moving" Stars. Show less